2018 Porsche Cayenne makes regional debut in M’sia

2018 Porsche Cayenne makes regional debut in M’sia

The third-generation Porsche Cayenne has made its regional debut Malaysia after it was first previewed here back in January this year. As reported then, there will be two variants for customers to choose from, the base Cayenne and the more powerful Cayenne S.

The base Cayenne is powered by a 3.0 litre turbocharged V6 engine that serves up 335 hp (340 PS) at 5,300 to 6,400 rpm and 450 Nm of torque at 1,340 to 5,300 rpm. Meanwhile, the Cayenne S gets a 2.9 litre twin-turbo V6 rated at 434 hp (440 PS) at 5,700 to 6,600 rpm and 550 Nm at 1,800 to 5,500 rpm.

Both variants have their engines paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission and an active all-wheel drive system. The latter is linked to a Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system with variable front/rear torque distribution.

Performance-wise, the Cayenne will do 0-100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds and hit a top speed of 245 km/h. The more powerful S variant will complete the same sprint slightly quicker at 5.2 seconds, and has a higher top speed of 265 km/h.

2018 Porsche Cayenne makes regional debut in M’sia

Cars equipped with the Sport Chrono Package will have 0.3 seconds slashed from their respective century sprint times. The optional package also includes a PSM Sport mode and Sport Response button, which optimises the Cayenne for ultra-high responsiveness for 20 seconds.

On the handling side of things, both variants feature fully independent aluminium multi-links on both axles. The base Cayenne is fitted with four-piston calipers at the front and two-piston units at the rear, whereas the Cayenne S gets six-piston front and four-piston rear units instead. The more powerful of the two also has larger discs at the front (390 mm versus 350 mm).

Other handling-related bits include Porsche 4D Chassis Control, three-chamber air suspension, rear-axle steering and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC). There’s also Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Active Aerodynamics and optional Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB), the last coming with ten-piston front and four-piston rear calipers.

2018 Porsche Cayenne makes regional debut in M’sia

While the Cayenne is formidable on track, it still offers some degree of off-road capabilities as well. There are five off-road modes available, along with a ground clearance of 240 mm, ramp angle of over 21 degrees and a fording depth of 525 mm.

In terms of equipment, the Cayenne comes with the Porsche Advanced Cockpit, which places two seven-inch displays beside the analogue tachometer in the instrument cluster. Also present is the latest Porsche Communication Management infotainment system that is linked to a 12.3-inch touchscreen display.

Other items include LED headlamps, Direct Touch Control interface on the centre console, leather upholstery, power seats and Park Assist. For now, we’ve been told the base Cayenne will have an estimated price of RM790k, while the Cayenne S goes for RM940k, also estimated, both with taxes paid. Official prices will be revealed at a later date.

GALLERY: 2018 Porsche Cayenne preview in Malaysia

Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.

10% discount when you renew your car insurance

Compare prices between different insurer providers and use the promo code 'PAULTAN10' when you make your payment to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services.

Car Insurance

Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Hajabu on Mar 16, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    Porsche regional debut in Msia high income country. No more cost of living allowance (Cola)

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 10 Thumb down 3
    • Rajoo Selvam on Mar 17, 2018 at 8:05 am

      In 2010/2011 Porsche Sime Darby launched 2nd Generation Cayenne at RM530k
      US dollar then was 4.4 to the ringgit.
      The US price of this car was USD60k

      In 2018, Porsche Sime Darby launching 3nd generation car for RM940k. The US dollar now 3.88 to the ringgit
      The US price of this car is still US$60k

      Got no logic. Ringgit get so much stronger but price jump from RM530k to RM940k

      Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 151 Thumb down 1
      • Dr Max Long on Mar 17, 2018 at 11:17 pm

        Now got Macan model ma…

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
      • Dr Max Long on Mar 17, 2018 at 11:19 pm

        Now got Macan model ma…back in 2011 don’t have younger sibling!

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
      • Bunyi Tikus on Mar 18, 2018 at 6:00 pm

        People fail to realise that the Porsche Cayenee is 100% a VW. Every single part of the car is a VW.

        Can you imagine paying RM1 million for a VW?

        Ask a white man whether he will pay 1 million pounds for a VW? He will laugh at you

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 9 Thumb down 1
        • jonnybravo on Mar 19, 2018 at 10:33 am

          many fail to see this but automatically perceive Lexus as an overpriced Toyota

          Like or Dislike: Thumb up 11 Thumb down 2
  • Why din launch in tomyam, indomee, or laksa where basher says is richer than here? According to basher logic something must be wrong with them.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 66 Thumb down 35
    • Panah merah on Mar 16, 2018 at 11:37 pm

      launch in sepang becoz more richer buyers frm putrajaya. So porsche logic spot on.

      Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 63 Thumb down 0
      • Rajoo Selvam on Mar 17, 2018 at 7:38 am

        spot on bro. They know richest people live there.

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 18 Thumb down 30
        • So what u claimed that MY is going bankrupt is all fake news.

          Like or Dislike: Thumb up 42 Thumb down 30
        • Bunyi Tikus on Mar 18, 2018 at 6:03 pm

          US fresh graduate start at USD4500
          Cayenne is US60k
          He can pay off his car in less than 1 year 2 months if he no makan

          Malaysia fresh graduate start at RM2500
          Cayenne is RM940k
          Sampai jadi atuk pun tak boleh bayar balik kereta.

          Like or Dislike: Thumb up 6 Thumb down 3
          • Again with the same bollocks. U alredi got owned by a Murican when he said US fresh grad salary starts at $2000. And no freshie in the world will consider Cayenne as his starter car unless got rich parents lah.

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 6 Thumb down 3
      • Mohd Shahab on Mar 17, 2018 at 9:51 am

        Government Servants are Cayenne biggest buyers

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 45 Thumb down 2
        • basherlogic on Mar 18, 2018 at 7:48 pm

          But but but last time bashers said gomen servants average income is RM1,200, how to buy leh?

          Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 236 Thumb down 1
          • Lolz! Basher words twist here and there until makan sendri! Gud one bro!

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0
          • Rajoo Selvam on Mar 19, 2018 at 9:24 am

            Spot on bro. They earn RM1200 but they buy Cayenne cash without loan

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 2
          • Rajoo Selvam on Mar 19, 2018 at 9:31 am

            Spot on bro. They earn RM1200 but they buy Cayenne cash without loan

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 1
          • Rajoo Selvam on Mar 19, 2018 at 9:38 am

            Spot on bro. They earn RM1200 but they buy Cayenne cash without loan

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 1
          • Nobody can buy a Cayenne with cash w/o alerting LHDN & MACC lah.

            Just admit ur previous spin bit ur rear.

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 1
      • alibaba on Mar 17, 2018 at 2:31 pm

        Yup Putrajaya is when all the money is nowadays

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 48 Thumb down 0
      • In another words, all those repeated spiels that MY pipu is poor is all fake news lah!

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0
  • Jhon low on Mar 16, 2018 at 9:55 pm

    This Cayenne with SDAP 4-year complimentary service package will give its sibling the Lamborghini Urus a run for money.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 11 Thumb down 1
  • Rajoo Selvam on Mar 16, 2018 at 10:03 pm

    Something must be seriously wrong with Sime Darby Porsche. Global price of Cayenne S about USD60k. This is about RM220k

    How does the price jump to RM940k???

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 38 Thumb down 1
    • “Global price of Cayenne S about USD60k.”

      In Germany the Cayenne S starts at EUR91.964 (US$112985). That is nearly double the “global” price you mentioned. ;)

      Please keep in mind that all options have to be paid extra. If you order a Cayenne there, it will be order-made.

      https://www.porsche.com/germany/modelstart/all/?modelrange=cayenne

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 16 Thumb down 65
      • Rajoo Selvam on Mar 17, 2018 at 7:40 am

        sorry, specifically US price. Since we always bodek US, it is proper we compare with US price

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 33 Thumb down 3
      • Besi Buruk on Mar 17, 2018 at 9:25 am

        dude, i just googled. 2018 Cayenee starts at USD$60k. After bargaining and discounts, it should be USD$55k

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 31 Thumb down 1
      • Michael Andrews on Mar 17, 2018 at 1:24 pm

        In Australia Cayenne 2018 is AUD$97k (RM300k) and Cayenne S is AUD$135k (RM400k)

        RM790k and RM940k is absurd

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 33 Thumb down 2
        • In Denmark, the Cayenne starts at DKR1.382.710 = RM891.708, that’s roughly RM100k more than in Malaysia.

          What I want to say: There are no “global prices”. Possibly cars are cheaper in the US, but medical care, education, etc. is much more expensive there.

          Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 2
          • Rajoo Selvam on Mar 19, 2018 at 10:22 am

            see how much Denmark people earn. More than 10X what Malaysians earn

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 2
          • They oso pay 10X taxes yet dun complain like u do. They much more hardworking and smarter than u.

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 6 Thumb down 1
  • Good for healthy competition. Pls quickly come to our country…

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 10 Thumb down 9
  • Yunos on Mar 16, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    I get an Urus over this Cayenne even though both are some kind of VW.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 15 Thumb down 10
    • alibaba on Mar 17, 2018 at 2:27 pm

      Based on your lame conclussion, the Lexus LS should be the same quality as a Bezza or Myvi, as they are from the same parent. Grow a brain, for god’s sake!

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 4
      • Yunos on Mar 18, 2018 at 3:44 pm

        Urus, Cayenne and Tourage share the same platform, is Lexus LS and Bezza and Myvi share the same platform?Grow a brain for god’s sake!

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0
    • 1 urus can buy 2 cayennes..

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
  • Paramas Singh on Mar 16, 2018 at 10:35 pm

    Porsche Cayenne S and BMW X5 40e is same price as each other in US and also in Australia and UK

    But in Malaysia X5 40e is RM388k but Cayenne S is RM940k

    RM388k VS RM940k. Which is better buy???

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 31 Thumb down 2
    • BMW giveaway on Mar 16, 2018 at 11:26 pm

      You can pick up a brand new (read: NOT prereg) X5 40e for 30k (!) off it’s listed price currently. Lol

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 31 Thumb down 0
      • Rajoo Selvam on Mar 17, 2018 at 7:41 am

        spot on, I have seen RM360k also can get. Don’t forget 6% corporate discount too

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
      • BMW is always value for money! Not only the designs are great, BMW cars are also perfectly engineered!!! Lots of car manufacturers benchmark and copied BMW…

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 11 Thumb down 2
      • Prius driver on Mar 17, 2018 at 2:33 pm

        which branch?

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
    • Abg karim on Mar 17, 2018 at 1:29 pm

      Depends on your budget , buy toyota vellfire recond only around rm170k , sure your family happy , rm 130k buy toyota brz for week-end drive with lovely wife , rm 100k buy HD street glide for lepak at bangsar saturday night with friends , total rm 400k , if you buy x5 or cayenne after 7 years no body care

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 13 Thumb down 2
      • nosushi on Mar 18, 2018 at 7:52 pm

        Oh no, sushi Velfire got design flaw, so dangerous on road because so many blind spots!!!

        Faster to go afterlife

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 1
  • Apa ini? on Mar 17, 2018 at 8:30 am

    Personally, I feel that the interior looks very “old fesyen”, especially in the brown colour…. I like the previous version more.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
  • Semi-Value (Member) on Mar 17, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    i remember 940k was the price of the cayenne turbo a few years ago

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 24 Thumb down 1
  • Sputjam on Mar 17, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    Volvo xc90 hybrid has higher torque, 10% less horsepower, almost similar 0-60 for half the price and can carry more passengers.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 10 Thumb down 0
  • ganni on Mar 18, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    there must be something wrong with the price..not even Turbo model the price nearly reach 1 mil…wtf this ppl are thinking??they are drunk isn’t it??

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 30 Thumb down 0
  • 12yrsold on Mar 19, 2018 at 8:57 am

    U are right. They are so Filthy rich that they drink wine everyday like we drink H20 but people like us have to make do with H2O. Its good to let the filthy rich spend their $$$ so that they can pay more taxes. Cheers… with H20 OK!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0
    • stastasta on Mar 20, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      you wish. sadly for us common folk, the rich have ways to run away from tax. for example the road tax will be registered in east malaysia.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
 

Add a comment

required

required